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Adult learning peak body visits, calls for 'reassessment'The president of Australia's peak adult learning body, Professor Barry Golding has visited Rockhampton for a forum calling for a reassessment of adult education in Australia. CQUniversity hosted the forum at its Ron Smyth Building in Quay Street. Full Details…2013-07-08 09:52:31.0 |
- Climate change opens up 'hot' new markets
Published on 19 March, 2004
It's going to be hot and dry for years to come but the upside is that people who plan ahead can make money from everyone's discomfort.
That is according to Professor Bob Miles, from Central Queensland University, who said that international climate research showed a trend towards hotter, drier conditions along Australia's eastern seaboard.
- Professor Rickard no newcomer
Published on 19 March, 2004
Vice-Chancellor designate Professor John Rickard is no newcomer to CQU, as shown by a 1990 edition of the University College of Central Queensland School of Business newsletter.
The newsletter features a youthful-looking Professor Rickard, who was then Professor of Management (Financial Economics) at the University of Melbourne.
- Conservatorium marks 15 years of success
Published on 18 March, 2004
Australia’s only regional Conservatorium of Music celebrates its 15th birthday this year.
Headquartered at Central Queensland University Mackay, the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music has 200 undergraduate students in Mackay, Rockhampton and cyberspace, excellent educational alliances with industry and innovative global teaching practices.
- Conference focuses on lifelong learning
Published on 18 March, 2004
Central Queensland University will host its third international conference on lifelong learning on June 13 to 16 this year.
Lifelong Learning Conference 2004 will be held at Rydges Capricorn Resort at Yeppoon on the Capricorn Coast, Queensland.
- New staff to lead social work school in 2004
Published on 17 March, 2004
Central Queensland University’s School of Social Work & Welfare Studies has attracted two new staff to continue its work of producing career-ready graduates in 2004.
The School has welcomed Associate Professor Jane Maidment as the new head of school.
- Welcome back Collier, says Emerald school
Published on 16 March, 2004
CQU education graduate Reagen Collier has been posted back to his old high school stamping ground for his first teaching job.
According to the CQ News, there are still staff and students at Emerald's Marist College who remember Mr Collier when he was a senior student in 2000.
- Relay for Life fundraisers underway
Published on 16 March, 2004
CQU is hosting Relay for Life at the CQU Rockhampton athletics track on May 15-16.
For those who would like to support the lead-up fundraising efforts, some of the forthcoming events include the following:.
- Purchasing needs an image make-over to save millions
Published on 16 March, 2004
Australia's purchasing profession needs an image make-over to help the public and private sectors save millions of dollars.
That is according to purchasing educator Ken Dooley, who said that many local government and commercial purchasing systems lacked profile and were lagging behind those of State governments in terms of professionalism.
- Shaved heads raise over $1880 for leukaemia research
Published on 15 March, 2004
Three Central Queensland University staff heads were on the cutting block last week for the World’s Greatest Shave for a Cure.
Robyn Bailey, Scot Aldred and Jillian Litster had their heads shaved and raised about $1880 for Leukaemia research.
- Scholarship winner recommends bridging programs
Published on 12 March, 2004
Rockhampton-based mum of four kids Julie Hawke recommends that people consider bridging programs like STEPS (skills for tertiary education preparatory studies) and WIST (women into science and technology).
Mrs Hawke was recently presented with a WIST scholarship and aims to continue studying towards a science degree.